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Sunday, 29 March 2015

We may consider our
country to be extremely safe, and it is to a great extent. That fact however
cannot take into consideration a random act of violence or hate crime. Women
need to learn to defend themselves against such attacks. Certain measures can
be taken so that if and when such an attack happens, they are aware of how to
respond and behave according to the situation. Here are a few tips that may
help women against any possible attack, in their daily lives;

If you are making a call
from a phone booth, turn and place your back against the phone. This will allow
you to see anyone approaching you and can convey that to whoever you are
calling.

If you see unfamiliar
faces just lurking around on the street report them to the police.

Always keep someone
informed of your whereabouts. This can be anyone from your family or your
friends

Do not open the door to
your house without checking, or asking and verifying who it is.

If you are walking alone
in an unsafe area, call someone and have them stay on the line till you are in
a safer area.

NEVER admit that you are
alone.

Coordinate with friends or
family and travel in groups.

Use different routes to do
things you do on a daily basis.

If you feel you are in
danger call your police emergency helpline and memorize the number.

Use your phone camera to
film an attack as it happens or to take a picture of the license plate.

Make a habit of charging
phones over night and never leaving your home without it.

Download apps that help
family and friends keep a check on you, like life360.

If you feel in danger move
towards a crowd, as the attacker will not attack in full view of everyone.

Avoid places where you can
be isolated

In the case of a physical
attack it is best to yell and shout to draw attention.

Do not be taken from the
location by the attacker

Do not allow yourself to
be put in a vehicle by the attacker

In the case of a verbal
attack stay calm and walk away towards a crowded place and inform security.

Keep your children close
by and do not let them roan around the park, store or playground without your
supervision.

If you are the first to
reach home to an empty house, call someone before you enter.

If you are a student avoid
studying in classrooms alone, in parts of the campus that is not regularly
patrolled.

Take the elevators in
large buildings and avoid the stairwell as they are usually quiet and dark.

If you feel unsafe in an
elevator, get out immediately.

If these tips are
followed, women will never have to be scared of potential attacks as they will
know what to do.